Mimosa Festival
The Mimosa Festival is a traditional tourist and promotional event in honor of the mimosa flower, one of the most important and longest-running in our region. It was founded in 1969 by the Tourist Association of Boka Kotorska and the Assembly of the Municipality of Herceg Novi. During February and March, Herceg Novi hosts masquerade balls, carnivals, concerts, and numerous children's, art, and sports programs. Traditionally, the most visited events, along with concerts, are the mimosa harvest on the Riviera, known as the fish and wine festival, the international carnival procession, and the burning of the carnival. The organizers are the Municipality of Herceg Novi, the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi, and JUK Herceg fest. More at: https://praznikmimoze.me/
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Herceg Novi April Theater Festival (HAPS)
HAPS is a theater festival launched in 1996 as an event that brought together mostly amateur theater companies. Since 2002, the festival has been entering the process of professionalization and since then has included gatherings of professional theater artists and ensembles. HAPS has a revue character, and the selection of performances with a thematic definition aims to encourage the audience to actively compare works that differ in form and approach to the topic. The patron of the festival is the Municipality of Herceg Novi, and the co-producers are JUK Herceg Fest and NGO Hercegnovsko pozorište. More at: https://www.hercegfest.me/haps/
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International Children's Carnival
The International Children's Carnival in Herceg Novi is traditionally held in early June, when a procession of young carnival participants symbolically takes over the "keys to the city". The event is organized by NGO Omladinski centar Herceg Novi, with the support of the Municipality and the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi.
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International Classical Music Festival Days of Music
Days of Music is held every year from July 10 to 20. The festival was founded in Herceg Novi, then for several years it was held in Sveti Stefan, and since its renewal in 2004 it has become a regular fixture among Herceg Novi festivals. Under the artistic direction of Prof. Boris Kraljević, Days of Music brings concert performances in the Park Hall and on the open stages of Herceg Novi, bringing together top international and domestic musicians. It is sponsored by the Municipality of Herceg Novi, and the executive producer is JUK Herceg fest. More at: https://www.hercegfest.me/dani-muzike/
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Operosa Montenegro Opera Festival
Operosa is an international festival of opera and classical music. It includes international co-productions and guest appearances, as well as opera productions and concerts, created and performed by renowned professionals and new talents. The festival was first held in 2013 in Herceg Novi, and since 2015 it has been awarded the EFFE label of exceptional European festivals. With the support of the city, the festival is organized by the Operosa Foundation, founded by Finnish mezzo-soprano Katherine Haataja with the purpose of promoting young talents in opera and classical music. More information at: https://operosa.org/
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International Book Fair Book Square
The Book Fair in Herceg Novi was first organized in Igalo in 1994, and since 2003 it has been located in the heart of the Old Town. This publishing festival aims to popularize books and reading, to offer visitors the best and latest editions of domestic and foreign fine literature and literature. Every year from 21 to 28 July, the fair brings meetings with writers, presentations of new publications, music and poetry evenings, children's and drama programs. The patron is the Municipality of Herceg Novi, and the organizer is the Public Institution Herceg Novi City Library and Reading Room. More details at: https://www.bibliotekahercegnovi.co.me/index.php/lat/trg-od-knjige
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"Roots Revival Reggae" Festival
"Roots Revival" is a reggae music festival that takes place at the end of July at the Forte Mare fortress. The festival was first organized in 2022 and its recognition has been growing since then. The program brings the best of world reggae music, promoting the values of unity and love that are at the heart of the genre. More details at: https://rootsrevival.me/
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Cyrillic Square
Cyrillic Square is a cultural and spiritual event designed and realized for the first time in 2014. The program, which takes place in mid-August, includes lectures, themed evenings, presentations of new Cyrillic written works, literary editions, publications, documentary and short film forms, as well as performances by choirs, ethno groups, vocal ensembles, folklore ensembles. The event is sponsored by the Municipality and the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, and organized by the Church Municipality of Topaljsko-Hercegnovi. More details at: https://www.spco-hercegnovi.com/trg-od-cirilice
Guitar art summer fest
"Guitar art summer fest" is an international summer classical guitar festival that has brought world-class musical names to Herceg Novi such as Luz Casal, Jorgos Dalaras, Tomi Emanuel, Dulsa Ponteš, Vlatko Stefanovski... The program includes concerts, master classes, exhibitions and accompanying events. The regular festival dates are from August 15 to 20. The organizer is the Association of Classical Guitarists of Serbia and GAF Belgrade, headed by Prof. Boško Radojković, with the support of the Municipality of Herceg Novi and JUK Herceg fest. More information at: https://www.gaf.rs/sr/festivali/guitar-art-summer-fest/
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Herceg Novi Film Festival – Montenegro Film Festival
Herceg Novi Film Festival – Montenegro Film Festival is the most important film event in Montenegro. The idea of a film festival at Herceg Novi’s Kanli Tower has been constantly developing since 1987, when the First Yugoslav Film Directing Festival was held. Today, the festival has the status of an event of special importance for the culture of Montenegro, whose titular bodies are the Municipality of Herceg Novi and the relevant Ministry. It is held at several locations and includes competitive selections of feature-length feature, student and documentary films, as well as a review program of European films, and from 2025, TV series. More information at: https://filmfestival.me/
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"Jazz Bay" Festival
"Jazz Bay" was founded in 2013, with the aim of making Herceg Novi a host for concerts by internationally renowned jazz artists and bands. Jazz Bay also offers an educational program for young musicians from Herceg Novi and other cities. The organization is scheduled for the end of August. The organizer is the NGO of the same name, with the patronage of the Municipality, the support of the Herceg Novi Music School and JUK Herceg Fest.
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Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival
HSF is one of the most attractive European events in honor of the ninth art, which brings together world-class comic strip artists in Herceg Novi, as well as attractive musical guests. The association of comic strip lovers and the Herceg Novi Comic Strip Festival event were founded in 2007 by the visual artist and comic strip artist Nikola Ćurčin, with the aim of popularizing comics and educating about the ninth art. The date of the event is the first Friday in September, the duration is six days, and the program includes exhibitions, fan drawing, drawing on T-shirts, presentations, panel discussions, screenings, concerts. The permanent partners of the Herceg Novi Strip Festival are the Municipality and the Herceg Novi Tourist Organization. More details at: https://stripfestival.me/
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International Klapa Festival
The International Klapa Festival is a music festival dedicated to klapa music, which has been held since 2017. The goal is to promote the city and preserve cultural heritage through a program that includes performances by famous klapa groups from Montenegro and the region. Over the years, it has been held at various outdoor locations, organized by the NGO of the same name, and under the auspices of the Municipality of Herceg Novi, the Herceg Novi Tourist Organization and JUK Herceg fest.
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International Choir Festival
The International Choir Festival brings performances by choirs from several countries to the Novi cultural scene, promoting choral singing and cultural exchange. The program includes classical, sacred and contemporary compositions. The festival takes place in October, organized by the NGO Montenegrin Choir Association, with the patronage of the Municipality of Herceg Novi and the partnership of JUK Herceg Fest. More information at: https://www.choirfestivalhn.com/
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